Hartland Cooperative Nursery School

Regulation 5.10.1.10.3: All poisonous or toxic materials, except materials required for routine cleaning, shall be locked in a secure storage area.

“Large containers of Clorox bleach, Ajax cleaner, hand sanitizer, and Clorox spray were located under a handwashing sink in a preschool classroom. Although the materials were covered by a curtain, they were easily accessible to children in the classroom. Corrective Action: Immediately secure the toxic materials identified in a location that is not accessible to children. Send a photo of the materials in the new secure location and a photo of the space under the sink. Send the photos to Licensing Field Specialist Stark. Create a plan for safe secure storage of toxic materials at the CBCCPP. Include a monitoring system to ensure compliance. Send a detailed description of the system to Licensing Field Specialist Stark. Status: Appeal Period.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2026

Regulation 5.10.3.3: Safe Use Zones For all play equipment that is thirty (30) inches or higher from the ground, including climbing equipment, slides, swings and other similar equipment, the licensee shall ensure that the surface under and around the equipment, including recommended use zones, is of approved resilient material that protects children if they fall. * Materials in the use zone shall consist of wood chips, pea stone, mulch, engineered wood fibers, sand, safety-tested shredded or rubber like material or rubber mats designed for protective cushioning; * Materials used in the use zone shall follow the recommendations listed in the most recent publication of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook regarding critical depth of tested materials determined by the height of the highest climbing surface of the equipment; * Materials used in the use zone shall be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions; * If the loose material such as sand, mulch, or shredded rubber is used in use zones, the licensee shall ensure that the material is raked regularly and replenished to maintain depth and resilience; and * If the resilient material in use zones freezes, staff shall ensure that children will not play on the equipment until the resilient material has thawed and is once again resilient.

“The depth of woodchips in the safe use zones for the play equipment that is thirty (30) inches or higher from the ground, including the climbing equipment, slides, swings, and other equipment, was observed to be less than 9 inches (the minimum critical depth recommended in the most recent publication of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commision's Public Playground Safety Handbook.) Hard packed dirt ground was observed around the play equipment closest to the woods. The outdoor play area for the CBCCPP is owned and maintained by the Town of Hartland and is a public space. Corrective Action: Immediately cease use of the play equipment that is thirty (30) inches or higher from the ground in the outdoor play area. Follow the recommendations listed in the most recent publication of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook regarding critical depth of materials in the safe use zones. Develop a plan to either work with the town to install additional cushioning for the safe use zones identified, or ensure the children in care do not use the equipment. Include in the plan how the problem will be addressed, who will address it, and the expected timeline for completion. Send a detailed description of the plan to Licensing Field Specialist Stark. Status: Appeal Period.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2026

Regulation 5.6.5: All prescription medication administered by staff shall be in its original container, properly labeled for the child, and administered prior to the expiration date on the container.

“Emergency medication on site for a child does not have the original packaging or pharmacy label present on site. Corrective Action: Ensure that any prescription medication on site has the required packaging and pharmacy label. Send a photo of the documentation to sarah.crosier@vermont.gov when obtained.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025

Regulation 3.7.1.3: The licensee shall ensure that the Emergency Response Plan is reviewed and updated at least once every 365 days.

“Review of program's Emergency Response Plan during this visit determined the plan has not been updated since 2018. Corrective Action: By the corrective action due date given, update the Emergency Response Plan. Create a system for tracking when review of the plan is due in accordance with this rule”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025